The Gulfstar and her crew have been fishing multi day deepwater offshore trips from Tarpon springs since 2006. Our original concept was to offer a charter boat experience without having the expense of chartering the whole boat by yourself. We pioneered the all inclusive no nickel and dime pricing that many savvy anglers have come to love. We don't pile 50 people on the boat while fishing the Middle Grounds. We don't pile 20 people on while attempting to deep drop fish at Pulley Ridge.
We don't charge extra for meals, drinks, stern spots, parking, live bait, fish cleaning, Tackle, even ice!!!! some boats are actually charging for ice. I'm sure by now you get the point! We charge more upfront, take less passengers, give great service and we don't nickel and dime you before, during or after the trip.
When you deep drop with 10-12 fisherman in up to 1400 feet of water you catch quality fish (like the awesome fish pictured on this page) and not catch each other in massive tangles. When you fish the Red Snapper season with 19 passengers instead of 50 passengers you fish with plenty of room to spare at the rail not only is the trip more enjoyable but you catch more fish.
Bottom line: read the small print... look at all of the associated costs with head boats that fish offshore and compare them to our split charter all inclusive no nickel and dime pricing. If you want to hit the easy button and are willing to pay a little bit more for small crowds, great service and fantastic fishing on a 65' charter boat, the Gulfstar is for you.